ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam Built-in WiFi 6 GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" IPS Screen, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision

i'm writing this review on my literal day 1 of owning the camera and only just now finished installing it in my car. (the pic attached is from when i had JUST turned it on while i was in the passenger seat and was still fiddling with the angle. I also blocked out the location coordinates, but thats something you can toggle off in the settings as well)the setup is simple. there are tons of quick short videos to help guide you on how you might want to tuck away the wiring. you just plug it into the car charging socket (you can also hard wire it into your car if you're knowledgeable and comfortable doing so)i read the booklet that came with it. a lot of useful info in it. Tons of features and settings you can use to customize it to what suits you best.i like that it has 'parking mode' which means the camera will automatically turn on and record for a bit if it detects a sudden impact/movement while the car is parked (and while you are presumably away). i experienced ended up testing this while i was carrying the dashcam with my hands full. i accidentally dropped the camera, and even though it was off, it suddenly turned on and stating something along the lines of "parking mode has been activated". It started recording, but since i didn't fully charge it at the time, it only stayed on for a few seconds (which is normal for these type of dash cams. The manual states that the camera typically should be able to sustain a recording of 3-5 minutes on a fully charged battery).I also tried the app. it lets you view/download your footage in real-time by connecting to the dashcam's built-in wifi. i HIGHLY recommend downloading the newer beta app (which currently has an all orange UI. the old app hasn't been updated since 2019 and had tons of negative feedback, so i didn't even bother with that).I think the app is a nice benefit. It's nice if you need to quickly share a photo or footage of what just happened on the road, but you don't have the time or ability to connect the dashcam to a computer or other device. and you do this by connecting to the dashcam's BUILT-IN wifi. you don't have to do anything special or complicated to set it up. it's pretty self explanatory. BTW If you have any trouble connecting to the app, you might have to disable mobile data on your phone to properly connect).I'll be sure to update this review if anything comes up that greatly impacts my impression on the product, but so far i'm satisfied. I'll be sure to take care of this one (my last dashcam stopped functioning properly because i would leave it in the car 24/7, even during extreme summer heat or extreme winter cold).===EDIT 4-10-22===i've owned this for a few weeks now. I recently decided to hook it up to my pc to check on the videos, just to make sure video/audio were being captured properly and that there were no issues. i was pretty horrified at first to see that the videos seemed really glitchy/choppy. it was practically unwatchable!i did some quick googling and saw some people suggest it could be the framerate/resolution that it's recording in. and then i remembered that the instruction manual mentioned using a decent video player- specifically something like VLC.so that's what i did. I already use VLC for other things on my pc, so i opened some videos in it. no more choppy/jittery video! everything was smooth and amazing!So, in short, if you're noticing that your videos appear choppy and strange i'd suggest either playing back your videos in something like VLC and NOT your basic windows media player. It'd also be worth it to maybe try lowering the camera's FPS/resolution settings if that still doesn't work for you (Although I would say lowering the quality should probably be a last resort... since, you know, the whole point of a dashcam is so that you can capture everything on the road in perfect quality)the only gripe i have now is that the dashcam itself seems to slightly shake/jitter when driving at certain speeds/roads. I think this is a result of the cars vibrations. I'll try to see if this'll be fixed by tightening the mount or repositioning it a little. it's possible that we just didn't have it locked in properly (I haven't been the one personally driving with the webcam lately. So maybe my family members flubbed on that)It's nothing too crazy, though.Still happy with this device! very worth it!==final edit 7-21-22===it's been 4 months since i owned it and its STILL incrediblei've even connected to it to share a clip of a dicey moment i had on the highway! (i did this by connecting to my pc. the app is still an amazing option to connect remotely/on the spot, but i was already at my pc anyways)i wanted to take a moment to commend their support team as well. i recently contacted support because i somehow managed to push the power button in so far that it got stuck. i was surprised that this happened! this made it difficult to turn the camera on/off at will. i contacted their support team directly after finding their email on their website. i described the issue, provided picture evidence & proof of purchase, then they were able to process a replacement as it was still under warranty! the entire process was smooth and hasslefree. it didnt take very long at all for the replacement to come in. i customized the settings and took some video footage + photos as a test. Everything was perfect.I didn't have to wait long at all for their replies/solution (something i was extremely wary of after dealing with support teams from other products/services)Anyways, I support this brand/small team VERY much! I think its VERY important to have a dashcam. Even if u don't feel comfortable hot-wiring or whatever, i feel that even a USB/car charger-type of cam is better than nothing-- like i said, i've already reviewed & shared footage to friends & family at least once after having a spooky moment on the highway. It's not only good for urself, but others as well. U never kno wat could happen. Video doesnt lie. ur footage/photos could do a lot to help u or even a stranger if u ever come across a sticky situation.

The Rove R2-4K Dash Cam is small enough to not be obtrusive or distracting, while also being effective and inexpensive. A great deal for the money for this first time dash cam user. I like how it is small enough to partially tuck in behind my review mirror so I can see it is working without being a distraction.The Rove Dash Cam comes with plenty of configuration options, but simple to set up. I completed the configuration prior to installation by using a USB cable that came with it and a charging plug; much easier than when attached to the windshield. If you plug it in, it will begin recording. Press OK to stop recording.Installation in my 2019 Acura RDX went much easier than I expected. I used the suction cup mount so I can reposition it if needed. The provided USB cable has plenty of length. After installation, it’s easy to remove from its mount and reattach.I like that Rove is a small, startup based in the U.S. The instructions they provide are clear and plentiful. The app also works well and easy to use.The video quality is good, including at night. If the detail on the dash cam or cell phone screen is not enough, you can launch the file on a PC for a larger view.A few comments:The Rove app connects to the dash cam using the Rove WiFi that the dash cam generates. The Rove WiFi signal does not include internet. Therefore, while connected to the Rove WiFi, your cell phone may attempt to use it for other functions, such as Android Auto, which will not work. Therefore, I don’t use the Always Connect option for the Rove WiFi. You only need it when viewing, downloading, or configuring.I would not recommend using any time lapse options; they speed up the playback as if you are in fast forward.The installation instructions warn against mounting the suction cup mount on the black checkered portion of your windshield that blocks sun glare because it is too bumpy. However, it was fine in my car because the black checkering is inside the glass; it’s smooth. Your windshield may be the same.